Walter Johnson High School is a top rated, public school located in Bethesda, MD. It has 2,289 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 93% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

93%

Percent Proficient - Math

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

95%

Average Graduation Rate

This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

94%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

1290

517 responses

Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

The Student-Teacher Ratio for private schools is reported directly by the school. The Student-Teacher Ratio for public schools is calculated based on the number of full-time equivalent teachers reported by the school, so the actual student-teacher ratio for these schools may vary.

18:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

Average salary for all teachers within the district.

$78,471

Teachers in First/Second Year

5.2%

72%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.57 responses

79%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.57 responses

84%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.57 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities

A+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Expenses Per Student

$17,685/ year

National

$12,239

93%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.58 responses

60%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.58 responses

83%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.58 responses

Walter Johnson High School Reviews

The experience was good. There is some amazing faculty who really want to help children succeed. However, due to its size there isn't really a close knit feel between many student platforms. As a member of varsity sports/societies/clubs there is a bond within clubs but this bond isn’t interchangeable through various activities. There are some groups of international students who find it hard to break through and join clubs/activities outside their comfort zone due to fear of acceptance and cultural/language barriers. It is a good school however, nothing extraordinary made it a bad or excellent school.

Walter Johnson high school has an incredibly welcoming community with great teachers, especially in advanced subjects such as AP Biology and AP chemistry; I feel well prepared to dive into my college career thanks to their guidance. WJ also has a wide range of clubs and sports you can participate in; I especially enjoyed being part of the Korean Pop dancing club, where we learned and performed all kinds choreography to celebrate Korean culture (and made new lifelong friends). WJ also has many opportunities for career development. Being able to include a Pharmacy internship as a part of my schedule has really solidified my career interests and professional skills. WJ gives every student the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Walter Johnson High School had an excellent facade, the institution came across as a diverse and rigorous school with well paid and qualified teachers. However, it quickly becomes apparent that the teachers care very little about what actually happens and often don't know or are uninterested in the subjects they teach. Along with the fact that the students are very privileged and only focused on status, this makes for a high intensity, low intelect environment.